Find out how popular the last name Abrahante is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abrahante.

Abrahante, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abrahante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrahante in America

Abrahante is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrahante surname appeared 193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abrahante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrahante to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abrahante

The surname ABRAHANTE has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, during the period of Moorish rule in the Iberian Peninsula between the 8th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic name "Ibrahim," which means "father of many" or "of great lineage." This name was commonly used among Muslims in Spain during that era, and the addition of the suffix "-ante" likely indicated a patronymic form, signifying descent from an ancestor named Ibrahim.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABRAHANTE surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when a certain Don Alonso Abrahante was mentioned in a chronicle documenting the reconquest of Seville by the Christian forces of King Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248. This suggests that some members of the Abrahante family may have been among the Moorish inhabitants of the city at that time.

In the 15th century, during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, a prominent figure named Diego Abrahante is recorded as having played a significant role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain. He was a military commander who fought alongside the Spanish forces and is believed to have been of Moorish descent himself.

Another notable individual bearing the ABRAHANTE surname was Joaquín Abrahante, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century (1700s). He is best known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting religious and historical scenes, many of which can be found in museums and collections throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, a man named Andrés Abrahante y Martínez (1810-1876) gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and politician in Spain. He served as a member of the Spanish parliament and was renowned for his oratory skills and advocacy for liberal reforms.

The ABRAHANTE surname can also be found in other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Latin America, where it was likely carried by migrants and colonists from Spain during the colonial era. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Moorish Spain, where it emerged as a distinctive name reflecting the blending of Arabic and Iberian influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrahante

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abrahante.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abrahante was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abrahante has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abrahante was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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